Geology and test potential of Timber Mountain Caldera Area, Nevada. Technical letter: NTS-174
Technical Report
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OSTI ID:7094435
Terrain, geology, hydrology and rock physical properties are evaluated in an assessment of the Timber Mountain caldera area of Nevada for underground testing. An area of about 50 square miles favorable for tests at depths of at least 1,000 feet is available in the moat of the Timber Mountain caldera. This area is isolated yet easily accessible on existing roads, has no unusual surficial geologic or terrain problems, and is low enough to be climatically suitable. Some of the best area is less than 20 miles by road from CP-1. Geologic and hydrologic conditions at depth are probably good, but definite information will require exploratory drill holes. In addition to the moat area, other smaller areas of favorable ground exist on Pahute Mesa, Timber Mountain, Dome Mountain, the north slope of Shoshone Mountain, and in Topopah Wash, and Big Burn Valley.
- Research Organization:
- Geological Survey, Denver, CO (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- EY-76-A-08-0474
- OSTI ID:
- 7094435
- Report Number(s):
- USGS-474-241
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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